On May 6, the couple's Instagram account shared the exciting news, stating, "We are pleased to announce that Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex welcomed their firstborn child in the early morning on May 6th, 2019. Their Royal Highnesses’ son weighs 7lbs. 3oz. The Duchess and baby are both healthy and well, and the couple thank members of the public for their shared excitement and support during this very special time in their lives."

The New York Times notes that the baby is also significant in British history — the couple's new son is "the first mixed-race baby in the British monarchy’s modern history," according to the outlet. The newborn is seventh in line to the throne, according to the NYT, behind Prince Harry.

Prince Harry has already spoken to media about the big news, Elle reported. "It’s been the most amazing experience I could ever possibly imagine. How any woman does what they do is beyond comprehension," Harry shared. "But we’re both absolutely thrilled and so grateful to all the love and support of everybody out there. It’s been amazing, so we just wanted to share this with everybody."

He also said that the name of the baby hasn't been officially decided yet. "[We’re] still thinking about names. The baby’s a little bit overdue so we’ve had a little bit of time to think about it, but that’s the next bit," he said. "But for us, I think we’ll be seeing you guys in probably two days’ time, as planned, as a family to share it with you guys and so everyone can see the baby." He added, "I haven’t been at many births; this is definitely my first birth, but it was amazing, absolutely incredible. And as I said, I’m so incredibly proud of my wife, and as every father and parent would ever say, your baby is absolutely amazing. But this little thing is absolutely to die for. I’m just over the moon."